Chinese Materia Medica

As the core textbook of the 'New Century National Planning Textbook for Higher Traditional Chinese Medicine Institutions', Chinese Materia Medica, edited by Professor Gao Xuemin, is a landmark in Chinese traditional Chinese medicine education. This book is not only a national planning textbook for general higher education under the 'Eleventh Five-Year Plan' but also a classic textbook for higher education in the national traditional Chinese medicine industry, and its authority and systematic nature are widely recognized in academic circles. As a senior professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Professor Gao Xuemin has long been devoted to the teaching and research of Chinese materia medica, and his profound academic foundation gives this book a distinctive approach in theoretical framework and knowledge presentation.

The book is scientifically and rigorously organized. The general introduction systematically expounds the basic theories of Chinese materia medica, including their origin, development, processing, properties, compatibility, and application, laying a solid foundation for in-depth study of the specific discussions. The specific discussions classify medicines by therapeutic action and provide detailed introductions to the properties, actions, applications, dosage, and precautions of more than 400 commonly used Chinese medicines, with detailed content and prominent key points. Particularly noteworthy is that while maintaining the essence of traditional Chinese materia medica theory, the book emphasizes integration with modern pharmacological research, allowing classical wisdom and contemporary science to merge organically.

In terms of reading value, the book is not only suitable as a core textbook for teachers and students of traditional Chinese medicine institutions but also provides an authoritative reader for clinicians, pharmacists, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine to systematically learn knowledge of Chinese materia medica. The discussion of each medicine respects classical documentary records while incorporating modern clinical experience, embodying the editorial philosophy of 'inheriting without being bound by antiquity, innovating without departing from the source.' In addition, the book's explanations of drug identification and medication contraindications are particularly detailed, offering important guidance for safe clinical medication.

Overall, this Chinese Materia Medica represents the highest standard in current textbook compilation for Chinese materia medica. Its depth and breadth of content are well balanced, and its theoretical explanations are clear and thorough, making it an indispensable classic for systematically mastering knowledge of Chinese materia medica.